Companies and other organizations with an interest in Missouri state government hire lobbyists to influence policy in Jefferson City. State law requires lobbyists to disclose how much they spend in the process, listing which officials received benefits, such as free meals, professional sports tickets, trips and other gifts. Try searching for your legislators below, then read our stories on the issue. You can also learn more about how we built this site or download all the data.

The Marcellus Shale has been underneath Pennsylvania for centuries, but the extraction of natural gas began only recently. The “fracking” boom is changing the landscape of northeastern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Use this tool to learn which operators are drilling, and where. Find active wells in your county or municipality — and see whether the drillers have been cited for violating state environmental regulations.